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- Dear Dr. Romance: I Think I'll Be Eternally Grateful - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Tina TessinaThank you, Dear Dr Romance: I've stumbled across your website, and think I'm going to be eternally grateful for having done so. Your advice is a pleasure to read, with helpful action-plans for effecting change. I love your articles on relationships with parents/children, being one's own best ...
Views: 1960 - Practicing Good Time Management Habits During a Job Transition - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2009 from Cindy LoughranMost of us like routine. Life is just a little easier when the way we spend our time is dictated by external demands. When we have a job, we have a built in routine. We know just when to get up in the morning, how much time we have to get ready, when we need to leave to get to work at a ...
Views: 1955 - How to Maximize Your Time: 5 Powerful Tips to Become a Super Achiever - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2015 from Lisa MontanaroOne of the greatest challenges for busy, successful and creative people juggling several projects, talents and ideas is to live a well-balanced life. If only we could do all that is on our personal and professional 'to do' lists while simultaneously attending to our health, nurturing our ...
Views: 1954 - ***Find Time Using Task Templates - Start Today! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2012 from Paula EderTime management skills can improve your life in ways that are concrete, practical, and far-reaching. Whenever you are able to use your time more efficiently and effectively, you give yourself the gift of more time, to use for whatever you value most. This is where one of my very favorite ...
Views: 1951 - Clear Clutter to Reduce Risk of Fire in Your Home - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnOne Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. I was looking out my kitchen window watching a fireman dressed who was dressed in his blue uniform carrying what looked like a heavy back pack on his back walking up the steep street in front of our home. I wondered where he was going and why he would be in ...
Views: 1948(2 votes) - ***Clear Crisis Clutter and Reclaim Your Time: 7 Powerful Time Tips - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Paula EderFinding time to accomplish your goals can become challenging when others make demands on your attention and energy. Does this sound familiar? Maybe family members or colleagues confront you with 'surprise' deadlines or frequent and urgent crises. If you are not careful these kinds of ...
Views: 1945 - Lessons from the 4 Hour Work Week - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from David RiklanWe are all extremely busy. Many of us have an Internet business that we are trying to grow. Many of us have a full time job and a website that we are trying to expand. Others are just struggling to balance our career, our health, our family, our friends and our finances. I personally ...
Views: 1944(14 votes) - ARE YOU REALLY AWARE HOW YOU USE YOUR TIME ? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2013 from Pierre Ah-FatBy Pierre AH-FAT Have you noticed how often urgent assignments, documents to sign or tasks to complete come to you at the last minute as most urgent matters? The way these are presented to us appear to be so imperative that it would seem the world would stop if they are not implemented ...
Views: 1936(1 vote) - Searching for Solitude - by Are you a person who looks forward to being alone and thrives on solitude, or one who feels anxious and uncomfortable at the mere thought of spending time alone?
Each of the four behavioral traits – Dominance, Extroversion, Patience and Structure – have their own needs for interacting with ...
Views: 1936 - Become More Creative By Remembering Less - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2012 from Jane CranstonMy first kindergarten assignment was to go home and find out the family home phone number. The next day we practiced memorizing those digits. As I recall the teacher helped us put the number sequence to some kind of rhythm not dissimilar to those 800 ads that help you remember where to buy a ...
Views: 1933 - Distributed Cognition and Getting Things Done - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2007 from Bill TylerMany people have wondered why Getting Things Done (GTD) is so effective at eliminating (or greatly reducing) procrastination. The explanation, I believe, is in Distributed Cognition. Distributed cognition is a school of psychology developed in the 1990s by Edwin Hutchins. Using insights from ...
Views: 1933 - 5 Tips For Getting Rid of Clutter With No Effort - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnThe ocean is both powerful and hypnotic. When we visited Maine we watched as the beautiful white waves come crashing onto the rocks. In Delaware we watched as the waves come rushing onto the sandy beach where they calmly flattened out and slunk back out to gather speed again. On one ...
Views: 1922 - Definition: Managing Time - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteOne way to manage your time effectively is to use a PDA. A Personal digital assistant (PDA) is a handheld computer, but has become much more versatile over the years. PDAs are also known as small computers or palmtop computers. PDAs have many uses: calculation, use as a clock and calendar, ...
Views: 1915 - ***How to Be Ruthless with Time by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2017 from Judi MoreoIf you've created a time management plan and still failed to reach your goals, it's likely, when it comes to the schedule, you're too flexible and easy on yourself and others. The fact is that time is not limitless, so you need to be ruthless with time. You can't work harder to get more of it; ...
Views: 1912 - 9 Keys to Secure Your Earning Future, Avoid Becoming Obsolete and Burning Out - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2013 from Ed CaldwellHave you witnessed a monumental shift in what is expected for you to succeed in your job/career and life compared to ten years ago? The line between job and personal life has become more blurred. With the recent economic chaos and tight job market all workers and business people are constantly ...
Views: 1912 - Three Self Improvement Tips On How To Become More Productive - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you find yourself struggling to be productive at work? I hope these three self improvement tips on how you can become more productive. At the end of this article, I hope you will have a better understanding of this topic, so without further ado, let me dive right in! The first step you ...
Views: 1907(1 vote) - You can Never Find Time, but you can always Make Time - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from Andrew HortonI am sure that you cannot remember the last time you had too much time on your hands. If you are like most people, you try to squeeze so much into your schedule every day, it is physically impossible to complete everything written into your daily planner. You mistakenly believe that you will ...
Views: 1907 - ***Time for Spring, So Let Your Ideas Blossom: 5 Powerful Time Tips! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Paula EderThe keys to amazing productivity are in your hands. Like a garden that’s been fallow all winter and is ready to burst into bloom, you harbor a wealth of ideas just waiting for the right environment to flourish. Time management skills can move those ideas from seed to harvest and provide you ...
Views: 1906 - Be More Productive and Get More Done by Clearing the Clutter - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerIt’s an all too familiar story: you have way too much to do and not enough time to do it. You want (and need!) to be more productive and get more done, but clutter is everywhere and getting in your way. It may be physical clutter, mind clutter, or a horrid combination of even more than ...
Views: 1905 - Time Management Tips: How To Manage Time And Live A Balanced Life - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Michael LeeNot using effective time management tips could make you lose a lot of time to bond with your family and friends, maintain a romantic relationship, and take care of yourself. If you’re not efficient in time management, you tend to be too focused on work priorities, forgetting that there is ...
Views: 1905(2 votes) - Playing in Traffic is Dangerous - Workspace Arrangements that Increase Focus - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Paul BurtonWhenever I speak to audiences about productivity, be it during a training seminar or a keynote presentation, I always, always, always recommend that they face away from passing traffic. The urge to look up is so strong and whenever we fall prey to that urge, we lose our focus. The natural ...
Views: 1901 - Work-life Balance Is Good For Your Health - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Alvah ParkerWorking more than 40 hours a week seems normal today - at least in the US. My clients tell me they consistently work into the night and over weekends. Blackberries and other smart phones enable employees to be on call at any hour day or night. It has become an accepted way of life here. Is ...
Views: 1895 - The 3 P´s of Time-Management - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Kirstin O´DonovanBeing an entrepreneur isn´t easy - not only do you have to provide an excellent service but you also have to run a business and manage your own time, and do all three successfully. Do you ever find yourself feeling completely overwhelmed when you think of all the things you have to do, or find ...
Views: 1891 - ***Deadlines Got You Stressed? Make Them into Powerful Boundary Builders with These 5 Time Tips - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Paula EderIt’s hard to stay calm and focused when you are under the gun. Times like that, having the right time management tools at hand is a real lifesaver. So, as summer draws to a close and many of us are getting ready to get back to work or school, isn’t this the perfect time to think about how ...
Views: 1888 - "I don't have enough time". Oh yes you do! - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Anil Merchant“I don’t have enough time.” “I’m too busy.” “There aren’t enough hours in the day.” On average, I hear at least one of these expressions twice a day. And quite frankly, I’m a bit tired of it. So I decided to make it my personal mission to rid the world of these phrases. Okay, not ...
Views: 1887 - Time Management: How To Work Smarter Not Harder And Get More Done-Part I - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Nicole CuttsNot Enough Time in the Day? If you are starting a business, already running a business, or working in a business, you are no doubt juggling several things at once. Between the commitments of family and career you may find yourself wondering how to get it all done. Do you often feel that there ...
Views: 1887 - ***Find Time by Using 5 Steps to Quietly Conquer Your Inner Critic - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Paula EderThe Heart-based Time Management™ System goes beyond conventional time management, offering tools and insights for transforming your relationship with time. This is important because, while your to-do lists and schedules have an impact on your time, so do your thoughts, feelings, and values. ...
Views: 1883 - 4 Time Management Tips - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Paul BurtonTime itself cannot be managed. It ticks inexorably forward. However, we can manage our behavior to make the most of the time we have. All behaviors employed to best utilize time should target one thing: sharpening focus. The more you focus on the task(s) at hand, the more productive you will be, ...
Views: 1883(3 votes) - The Sweet Spot: 5 High Payoff Activities to Amplify Your Success - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Melanie Benson StrickKnowing what to spend your time and money on is not always as easy as it sounds. With time being scarcer than money, it’s easy to put our focus on activities that will generate the wrong results. But what I do know is there are a few activities that highly successful entrepreneurs do ...
Views: 1882(2 votes) - Lawyers Who Bill By Units, And Their Billion Dollar Rip-off. - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2008 from Dave MartinI’m sure you’ve all heard the expression, that “a one eyed man is king in the of the blind!”, which is pretty much what this short article will be about – information about how you are being needlessly overcharged by greedy self serving lawyers and accountants ...
Views: 1881 - Habits And Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2008 from Richard AsburyAccording to the National Addiction Center, most of us stick to our resolutions for less than 90 days. What happens during those 90 days that keeps us from adopting a new habit pattern? Most “Change Your Life” programs guarantee success if you stick with it for 6-8 weeks. Why are those first 6-8 ...
Views: 1878 - Stress And Time Management: Liberating Not Restrictive - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Rick CarterMany people think of time management as micro-managing your day by filling up every minute with a tedious list of A-B-C prioritized tasks. Actually, time management is self discipline. It’s the discipline to say no to distractions and interruptions, and stay focused on the task at hand. ...
Views: 1877 - These Time Management Tips Will Help you Accomplish your Immediate Goals - by Submitted on May 03, 2017 from Steven StasczakThe issue of time management typically has different goals for each individual. Here are some ways that you can manage your time more effectively to reach your goals and not fall short which happens to most people most of the time. These suggestions will help you manage your time effectively. ...
Views: 1870 - Pay Yourself First: Putting Balance Back in Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2009 from Cindy LoughranBalance. We all strive for it. We want to feel at peace, and yet we live in perpetual production mode, trying to get everything on our “to do” list accomplished while yearning for ‘something more’. We tell ourselves we’ll slow down as soon as… (fill in the blank). To make matters worse, when we ...
Views: 1868 - Time Management: Doing The Right Thing, At The Right Time, All The Time - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Bryan BecksteadSomeone asked me what Time Management meant to me. I said that it was doing as many right things at the right time, as often as you could. It seemed as good as a definition as the others I have given. Managing our time is the most direct link there is between success and failure. The more ...
Views: 1867(2 votes) - Protect your idea or invention: 3 Tips - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2020 from Iqra ShabbirDo you have a unique idea or innovative invention? Then you want to protect it with a patent so that nobody runs away with it. There are a number of conditions that your invention or idea must meet in order to be able to apply for a patent. The idea must not have been conceived by someone else ...
Views: 1861 - How To Never Be Late Again In 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from Michael LeeAre you always rushing because you're waking up late? Can’t get a promotion because of your longstanding record of tardiness? Well, this is the time for you to change your ways and learn how to never be late again! This isn’t boot camp. The only drill sergeant you have is yourself; but if ...
Views: 1860 - The Three Rhythms of Workflow - Getting and Staying in the Groove - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Paul BurtonIt's been a rock and roll day here at QuietSpacing(R) central. Monday's always are ... for most of us. Between all the things I shoved into this week from last week, the things everyone else shoved into this week, and the collective exigencies that popped up over the weekend, it's a wonder ...
Views: 1859 - Excuses that Prevent People from Learning Time Management Skills - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Mike PowersDid you know that as people, majority of us do not spend anytime planning our day? It is said that we will spend more time planning a vacation than we do to plan for our lives. Are you one of these types of people? If so, then to better leverage your time, you need to learn time management ...
Views: 1857 - ***Are You Too Dependent on Your Smartphone? by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2017 from Judi MoreoSmartphones are certainly a great invention that save a lot of time and keep people connected in ways thought of only in movies and TV shows like Star Trek. But, most people aren't captains of space ships. They're average people with normal jobs using smartphones for entertainment ...
Views: 1856 - Time-Tracking Software: A Brief Guide - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2017 from Arina KatrychevaOver a third of workers believe they waste 1-2 hours a day on their workplace, as shown in a Gallup poll taken in 2007. That makes up to 10 hours per week on average. These figures could make any business owner think about a career change. Luckily, there is a way out of this pain. The use of ...
Views: 1856 - How to Instantly Save 2 Hours A Day - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Lorraine PirihiDo you find it frustrating knowing that there must be a better way to manage your time, yet you can't seem to pinpoint exactly what you need to do? Well here's a simple secret that could easily save you a couple of hours a day. I've been coaching Greg for only a couple of months and in ...
Views: 1855(2 votes) - The Three Factors of Time - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from John AOVYou need to become a master of your time rather than a slave to continuing time pressures. Organize Your Life Around Your Family, Your Career and Your Personal Goals You need to stand back on a regular basis and analyze yourself, your life and your time usage. You need to become a master of ...
Views: 1852 - Invest your Most Valuable Possession, your Time Around the Right People - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2012 from Andrew HortonThe influences, which the people you spend time around have on your life, are very subtle. Just like anything, either positive or negative, if you repeat something consistently over time, they add up and eventually shape the way you live. The people you consistently spend time around will ...
Views: 1851 - How To Improve Your Time Management Skills Using 5 Simple Tips - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2012 from Michael LeeIf you always find yourself late for work, school or an appointment - or you often fail to finish your tasks - then you need to learn how to improve your time management skills. It’s not that hard, although it might seem that way at first. Habits can be tough to break; but if you stick to ...
Views: 1843(1 vote) - The Right-Brain Dilemma - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaMany solopreneurs who are right-brain oriented such as artists, healers, intuitives, struggle with being super-focused. They get so super-focused working on a project in their right-brain that they lose track of time, miss appointments, forget other projects, and end up not getting everything ...
Views: 1840 - Project Management 101: Understanding Expectations (The Who, What, and Why of Your Project) - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from Samantha JohnsonSuccessful organizations create projects that produce desired results in established time frames with assigned resources. As a result, businesses are increasingly driven to find individuals who can excel in a project-oriented environment. A project is a temporary undertaking performed to ...
Views: 1838 - How Do You Navigate the Meadows and Mudfields of Self-Growth Advice? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2012 from William CottringerBy Bill Cottringer “Write to be understood, speak to be heard, read to grow.” ~Lawrence Clark Powell. Having been a reader and writer of the self-growth industry for over 5 decades now, I think I have something to say that needs saying. It all began with my serious reading and ...
Views: 1837 - 7 Apps That Will Save Working Moms Time and Money - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2016 from Karin JakovljevicBalancing a personal life and work commitments has a lot of different challenges, especially when trying to run a successful career. Plus, if you're a working mom, things can get even crazier. Addressing all of your family needs, especially when your child is still just a baby, while also trying ...
Views: 1836 - Self Improvement Guide: 3 Possible Methods - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Joshua NyamacheDo you want to improve your life? Why not try self improvement guide inform of seminars and books. There are many sources to combat the forces of negativity that your life has. Here is a self improvement guide to show you which solutions are best to remove these forces permanently or at the ...
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